Aftermath of the Hilltop Skirmish

The mud of the hillside still steams where bodies and banners lay. No great treasure trove was found, only the practical spoils of a skirmish between two poorly supplied companies: a single healing potion clutched in a fallen medic's hand, a scatter of coins and small gems, and a handful of salvageable gear. Most items are mundane and useful—straps, a buckler, broken spear parts—perfect for patching armor or trading for coin in the nearest market. Among the detritus you also find a torn banner and a brass lieutenant's badge that radiates a quiet authority. The badge is the only thing that hints at lingering power on the field; everything else will buy a meal, mend a harness, or keep you alive a little longer.